For a soil sample, the following set of experimental data has been obtained: Liquid Limit (LL) = 34 Plastic Limit (PL) = 6 You are required to work out the following items considering the below figure: 1. The plasticity index: 2. Whether the soil is clay ar silt or not possible (refer to the below figure)? 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 PI 0 10 20 30 40 U-line, PI-0.9(LL-8) inorganic clay A-line: PI 0.73 LL-20) 50 inorganic silt 60 70 80 LL

For a soil sample, the following set of experimental data has been obtained: Liquid Limit (LL) = 34 Plastic Limit (PL) = 6 You are required to work out the following items considering the below figure: 1. The plasticity index: 2. Whether the soil is clay ar silt or not possible (refer to the below figure)? 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 PI 0 10 20 30 40 U-line, PI-0.9(LL-8) inorganic clay A-line: PI 0.73 LL-20) 50 inorganic silt 60 70 80 LL

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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